Shelly won!

Good Morning Monday! How was your weekend? Mine started Friday afternoon shopping for a dress with Katy and DD.

Me: I'm fat. I need something below the knee. My arms are lamb chops. I'm not trying anything on that isn't a 3/4 sleeve wrap-style.

Me in the dressing room trying on the wrap-style dress.

Katy: If it makes you feel comfortable, then get it.

Me: But what do you think?

DD: You look skinny from the side, but your hips look big from the front. And we're not tall enough for a dress below the knee. 

Katy: I think you need something more modern. (code for, "gross and boring") 

So I stepped out on a limb.

Then.

Me: I don't need another pair of black shoes, but...

DD: Yes, get shoes!

Me: I want something slinky and strappy?

DD: What are you, stuck in the 90s?

Me: Really?

So I stepped out on a limb again (in black). Well, it wasn't that much of a limb, because I might have a few similar-yet TOTALLY DIFFERENT pairs in the closet. And despite apperances, they were relatively comfortable. Even when shorty got low low low low low low low low.   :)

So here's the reason for all the limb-stepping.

Shelly won Queen of the Vine! Here she is with the other candidates and last year's Queen. I can't remember their names, but they are all amazing. Shelly raised $40,000, and collectively I think they raised over $80,000 for The Brighton School. Very cool. Although I have to say that my favorite part of this picture is little Addy in the corner eating her hair. She was the highlight of dinner, as she made her rounds to each table putting blush on everyone, including the men. I loved it! I would show more photos if I had any. But I didn't bring my camera. I thought the iPhone would suffice. But two glasses of wine in, I forgot about it. Probably best that way. After the coronation, we took a limo to Crazytown and didn't get home until almost 3.

So, I spent the better part of Saturday popping Advil so I could watch Chance's first game. Sometimes when I see a bunch of kids all together, it makes me want to cry. I'm not sure if that's normal, or if I should admit it on the www, but it happens to me all the time. Kids, especially mine, make me choke up at seemingly mundane moments. Like the other day when Chance was running down the street to catch the ice cream truck. I think I might need to sit in the back row at their weddings. 

Anyway, this one is for Nana and Papa because they are baseball FANATICS. And also for Grammy, because she was sad the other day that she hasn't seen him play a game yet. 

  

Two more things. The first is that I'm so jealous. Tracey got to see Anne Lamott AND Elizabeth Gilbert speak the other night, and she wrote the best post about it. Even to get to see ONE of those amazing authors, would make my life, okay I'll play it cool, year.

The second is a thank you to Cathy who sent me a sweet email this morning. Checking in to see what's the haps with my neglected blog. Thank you! :)

I'm still here. And honestly, I've been preaching on about changing things up and drawing lines, and blah blah. Well, hallelujah peeps! Because I looked at my calendar for April and there is lots of Sanity on the agenda. I might be a s--l--o--w learner. BUT, I am here to tell you that YOU CAN CHANGE THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN MAKING YOU MENTAL.

WOOT. I'll be back tomorrow. Promise. 

Comments

[Karen]

You crack me up! I get choked up almost weekly, when they put their backpacks on to walk to school - get's me all the time.

[Jen Heffel]

Super cute dress. *SIGH* I wish I had some place nice to go to so I could dress up. Ho-hum.
Oh yeah, and I totally get choked up too. It's a mom thang. You should see Gavin dressed in his gi for Tae Kwon Do. Kills me every time!

[Stephanie]

You are totally normal....I cry every time I go to their school programs...whenever I see them singing, dancing, playing an instrument, soccer games, ...I cry. It doesn't even have to be my kid. It can be a completely random child performing in a school or church program and just think they are so brave and their parents must be so proud of them...what a sap!
Watch August Rush...great movie, talented kids!
BTW, cute dress and shoes!

[cathy]

First, awwwww...you are sweet. :) Your welcome.
Second, that dress is dreamy!
Third, I have a pair of Jessica Simpson shoes and I must be so lame, cuz i can't walk in them...like they don't bend. But they are really pretty while I'm sitting. lol!
Forth, congrats to Shelley! Anything that lets you wear a tiara is good. :)

[k]

The girls always make me tear up...and your kids do too. I miss them. Chance is looking more like Haley to me!!

I like the remix of 'shorty.' I totally embarrassed Haley at one of her dances doing that move. I'm serious. Kids were taking pictures of the mom dorks dancing to low. :) I wish I could've gone with you on Friday! Congratulation's, Shelly!!

And, I got these shoes at Pay Less...not as fancy as your 'Simps' but I love them... http://www.payless.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensStory&BLC=WomensPromoWedges&Width=Regular&ItemCode=59974&LotNumber=061665&Type=Adult&Popularity=486&DescriptiveColor=White

[Ma']

I tear up just thinking about all of you.

You know the second I saw Chance in his baseball uniform I was doing jumping jacks at how completely precious and handsome he is. And he really does look so much like Haley...who looks like Aunty.

And Kelly, I love that you busted a move for the kids. Give them direction in life. Especially when the one doing the busting has such a great sense of style!

[Rochelle]

Girl!I know exactly what you mean. I think after the baby comes out,you catch your heart in your hands. And you just hold it there forever, as your children grow up. I heard a song the other day that almost made me do the infamous "UGLY CRY". And I'm sitting in the car, praying to God that Justin doesn't see my tears strolling down my face. I think if he would have saw - he would have thought I was crazy. Bring on the Prozac!

[Nana]

Oh My GoD!!! Does the back of Chance's tee-shirt read 'Chance Man'?!?!
That just made my day... my week... my life! He is now destined for
greatness. No man carries a 'title' unless there will be need of it.

Hall of fame... Here comes the Chance Man!

Whoop and holla!

Oh, and Rochelle, I loved your metaphor for birth.

[tz]

SO - just call me super s - l - o - w for minute there i was trying to figure out just which one of those ladies in the picture everyone thought you were. LOL

Chance man is so adorable.

[mallory]

Hey Girl, I just watched you on the Living Show and you looked so cute....I feel like a movie star took my family pictures....I will get with you this week with my order. You looked so pretty on t.v.